January 23, 2014 Navigo Financial Proven Capability Team of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
January 23, 2014 Navigo Financial Proven Capability Team of - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
January 23, 2014 Navigo Financial Proven Capability Team of Specialists Financial Coach for Tax Corporations Investments Business Owners Risk Individuals Living Benefits Proven Track Record Employee
Financial Coach for
Corporations Business Owners Individuals
Proven Track Record
28+ years financial
coaching
Navigo Financial
Proven Capability Team of Specialists
Tax Investments Risk Living Benefits Employee Benefits Group
Retirement/Savings Plans
Depth & Breadth of
Products
National Coverage
Discussion Topics
1.
Group Benefits
The right plan - sustainable
Cost drivers
Control measures
2.
Health & Wellness
Hidden costs and benefits
3.
Case Study
Group Benefits
Return on Investment Market Share
Driving Forces Restraining Forces
Attract & Retain Talent Minimize loss of Productivity Focus on Core Business Minimize Risk The Right Plan Healthy Workforce The Right Advice Industry Knowledge
The Requirement
Group Benefits – The Right Plan
Key “must haves”
Sustainability
Basic health including drug & out of country
Basic dental
Life insurance
Long term disability*
Coverage for catastrophic drug and out of country claims – pooling
Employee assistance program
Optional
Accidental death &
dismemberment
Dependent life
Critical illness
Benefits typically cost 4%-7% of payroll
*Long Term Disability
Long term disability is the most important benefit and the most overlooked benefit.
We insure our homes and our vehicles. Why not our income?
Did you know?
The largest minority in Canada is the disabled. The #1 reason for mortgage foreclosure in Canada is disability. 50% of those on disability never make it back to the workforce.
Health Care Costs
Public 70% Private 30%
Canadian Health Spend 1
1. Globe & Mail, May14 2013 30% private was $62 billion in 2012 $5 billion out of our own pockets Majority of these costs borne by business Does not include social impact – productivity lost
Canadian Drug Costs
Public 44% Private 56%
Drug Costs 1
1. Global News July 19, 2013
Cost Increase Drivers (2001 vs. 2011)
The amount spent on health benefits is continuing to increase because more plan members are using the plan, more frequently and for more expensive benefits
Source: Great-West Life
TRENDS – HEALTH
2001 2011 Percent Claiming Average Cost Plan Cost (Per Employee) Percent Claiming Average Cost Plan Cost (Per Employee) Age 27 69% $548 $376 78% $1,061 $823 Age 42 79% $1,064 $845 89% $2,087 $1,860 Age 57 85% $1,698 $1,444 92% $2,725 $2,508 Age 72 81% $1,203 $977 89% $2,185 $1,946 Overall 78% $1,176 $919 88% $2,246 $1,985
Current Cost Drivers to Group Plans
Low interest rates Increased usage Ageing demographics & new
medicines adding to longevity
No retirement age Government delisting services Inflation – increased costs
Control Measures
Carriers are building strategic partnerships
With pharmacies – Costco and Shoppers Drug Mart With service providers
Carriers have more health care professionals on
staff
Nurses, doctors and pharmacists
Control Measures
Organizational education Plan Design
Co-pay = informed consumers Catastrophic drug coverage Annual maximums in place
Organizational wellness focus and initiatives
Health and Wellness
The Conference Board and CASHC
Study Results
Key Messages for Business
Leadership Role from Stakeholders as Agent of Health and
Wellness Promotion is Central.
The economic benefits associated with reducing the incidence and
severity of disease is often overlooked or not well understood
The cost of treatment tends to receive most of the attention
Balance needed in assessing drug costs
More expensive can provide significantly more benefits
Private drug plans need to consider impact of drugs on labour force
This includes workplace productivity and disability Public drug assessment authorities consider other factors Efforts needed to increase patient adherence
What can you do?
Be a promoter and leader Have an Employee Assistance Program Sponsor a health program
Weight loss challenge Walking challenge Healthy pot luck lunch days
Employee Assistance Program
Concrete Results
Reduces health, disability, and WSIB costs Disability and related costs for mental illness have been
estimated to cost companies up to 14% of their net annual profits (Global Business & Economic Round Table on Addictions and Mental
Health)
EAP can help shorten the duration of STD claims – on
average 14.5 days as compared to those without a
- program. (The Hartford)
The typical ROI is $3 or more for every $1 invested in an
- EAP. (National Business Group on Health)
Healthy Workforce
Reduce People Leader Stress and Burnout 30% to 42% of People Leaders time is spent dealing with employee
- conflict. People Leaders take home 40% more work that others
(Managers as Negotiators, Leadership Quarterly)
3 drug categories – acute, maintenance & specialty 80% of the cost is Maintenance
Majority fall under “cardio” & diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis also large
contributor
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, high blood sugar all impacted by
lifestyle
Exercise is key
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Walking 30 minutes a day
What has the biggest impact on your health and what is the dosage?
Results
Knee Arthritis
REDUCED 47%
Dementia & Alzheimer
REDUCED 50%
Diabetes
REDUCED 58%
Hip Fractures in post menopausal women
REDUCED 41%
Anxiety
REDUCED 48%
Depression
REDUCED 30%-47%
Case Study
Company A – Private Company 500 Employees, 50% unionized
Result on Benefit Plan:
Annual Savings of $450,000 for the company Savings of 25% to the employees (benefit) Control & Transparency Standardization Comprehensive Reporting
Result on Retirement Plan:
Increased enrollment by 70% 90% vs. 52% enrollment in new DPSP/RRSP/TFSA Increased assets by 90% Assets grew from $4m to $7.6m in 5 months Improved employee satisfaction, moral and loyalty. Employees are ecstatic about changes and more engaged
Steps to Success
Benefit Plan:
Took back control - union benefit plan Minor plan enhancements, nothing taken away Quarterly reporting now in place
Retirement Plan:
Changed carriers from retail to wholesale Incorporated aggressive pricing Introduced diversified fund line up Implemented effective communication Education - group and one on one sessions
Retail vs. Wholesale
Retail Wholesale
- Wholesale Investment
Management Fees
- No front end loads
- No back end loads
- Instant reporting
- Robust technology
- Many funds
- Many diversified fund
managers
- Education
- Support
- Compliant with CAP
guidelines
- Retail Fees
- Back end loaded (DSC)
- Limited statements
- Limited planning tools
- Limited investment
choices
- Very few fund managers
- Limited online
functionality
- No “head office”
reporting
- Non-compliant
Impact of pricing and performance
Example of impact on one members portfolio using similar funds as of Dec 31, 2013 Target Risk Fund Alto Aggressive Canada Focus Fund Aggressive Continuum Fund 1 year return 15.07% 25.52% Management Expense Ratio 3.05% 1.38% Net Return to member 12.02% 24.14% Difference in net rate of return 12.12% Dividend IG Dividend Fund Dividend Fund GWLIM 1 year return 16.04% 18.24% Management Expense Ratio 2.93% 1.12% Net Return to member 13.11% 17.12% Difference in net rate of return 4.01%
RETAIL WHOLESALE